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Mary Travers of the legendary folk singing trio Peter, Paul, and Mary died of cancer Wednesday night. She was 72.
Travers passed away in Danbury Hospital in Connecticut due to chemotherapy treatment complications relating to a bone-marrow transplant she had after being diagnosed with leukemia several years ago.
Inspired by history's folk triplets like The Kingston Trio, Peter, Paul and Mary offered a unique component with Travers' effeminate flavor. Her bellowing voice completed the palatable meld between the accompanying vocals of Peter Yarrow and Paul Stookey. Together they coined mellifluous anthems like "Puff The Magic Dragon," John Denver's "Leaving on a Jetplane" and "Lemon Tree," from their 1962 self-titled debut. The record sold more than two million copies, climbing to No. 1 just weeks after its release.
Travers lived in Redding, Conn. She is survived by her fourth husband, her sister, two daughters and two grandchildren.
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"Bellowing"? "Effeminate"? May a thousand icicles perpetually hang from the gonads of whoever wrote this item of noisome nonsense.
I agree with Martin. And I expect better from Paste.
That middle paragraph reads like it was written by an eigth grader trying to cram in every fancy word they've heard, whether they really know what it means or not. Maybe Gage Henry should spend a little time with a dictionary, or at least read a bit more widely.
Even aside from that, this is a pitifully weak attempt at a tribute for one of the most significant folk singers (and groups) of the early 60s. Really, Paste should have done better.